Communications, Regulatory Approach, Annual Reports

The Legal Practice Board (Board) plays an active role in developing important policies and strategies that have an impact on the legal profession and consumers. These strategic publications can be found below.

Communications Statement

The Board’s Communication Statement sets out the standard of communication in all the Board’s dealings. Specifically, this document sets out:
  • Who our customers are;
  • What services we offer;
  • Our guiding principles;
  • What you can expect when you deal with us (our service promise);
  • How you can help us serve you better; and
  • How to contact the Board.
Please click here to access the Communication Statement.

Managing Challenging Behaviour

The Board are committed to providing an accessible and responsive services. While the majority of people communicate with us in a courteous manner, a small number of individuals can sometimes be angry, frustrated or distressed or act in other ways that may be challenging.
 
We recognise that people who demonstrate challenging behaviour often have a legitimate grievance and we will continue to deal with complaints on their merits. Our officers will treat people who contact us with courtesy, and we expect this courtesy to be returned.
 
Please click here to access the Board’s Approach for Managing Challenging Behaviour.

 

Regulatory Approach Statement 2022

Our Regulatory Approach Statement provides a clear statement of how the we seek to perform our role as regulators of the legal profession in Western Australia.
 
Please click here to access the Regulatory Approach Statement 2022.
 

Annual Reports

The Annual Reports (Reports) detail organisational performance, activities and services, as well as financial statements and other information required by law.

The Reports are an important tool to inform key stakeholders – legal profession, consumers, Board Members, stakeholders and other government agencies about our achievements, challenges and plans.

Annual reports for the Legal Profession Complaints Committee under the Legal Profession Uniform Law 2008, can be found below. The Legal Services and Complaints Committee reporting from 1 July 2022, will be included in the Legal Practice Board Annual Report.

Current Year:
Legal Practice Board Annual Report 2021/22 
Legal Profession Complaints Committee Annual Report 2021/22

Previous Years:
The following annual reports are available for downloading

Legal Practice Board Legal Profession Complaints Committee                                                                          
LPB Annual Report 2020/2021 (pdf 4.63 MB) 2020/2021 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2019/20 (pdf 1.68 MB) 2019/2020 Annual Report                       
LPB Annual Report 2018/19 (pdf 10.7 MB) 2018/2019 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2017/18 (pdf 6.46 MB) 2017/2018 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2016/17 (pdf 4.77 MB) 2016/2017 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2015/16 (pdf 3.35 MB) 2015/2016 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2014/15 (pdf 1.06 MB) 2014/2015 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2013/14 (pdf 3.06 MB) 2013/2014 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2012/13 (pdf 2.43 MB) 2012/2013 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2011/12 (pdf 1.91 MB) 2011/2012 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2010/11 (pdf 5.17 MB) 2010/2011 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2009/10 (pdf 2.85MB) 2009/2010 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2008/09 (pdf 1MB) 2008/2009 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2007/08 (pdf 1MB) 2007/2008 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2006/07 (pdf 2.1MB) 2006/2007 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2005/06 (pdf 471KB) 2005/2006 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2004/05 (pdf 2.8MB)

Legal Practitioners' Disciplinary Tribunal Annual Report
1 July 04 - 31 December 04 (pdf 296Kb)
2004/2005 Annual Report
LPB Annual Report 2003/04 (pdf 2.02MB)

LPB Financial Report 2003/04 (pdf 309KB)

Legal Practitioners' Disciplinary Tribunal Annual Report 2003/04 (pdf 552Kb)
2003/2004 Annual Report